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US recalls (1)
Service brakes, hydraulic: power assist, vacuum
BMW IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2004-2010 5-SERIES, 6-SERIES, AND MODEL YEAR 2002-2008 7-SERIES VEHICLES. A CHECK VALVE OF THE BRAKE VACUUM PUMP MAY LEAK A SMALL AMOUNT OF LUBRICATING OIL. OVER TIME THIS COULD RESULT IN CONTAMINATION OF THE BRAKE BOOSTER.
Risk and remedy
Risk: POWER ASSIST BRAKING PERFORMANCE COULD BE ADVERSELY AFFECTED. IN EXTREME CASES THERE COULD BE A COMPLETE LOSS OF POWER ASSIST BRAKING. AN UNEXPECTED REDUCTION OR LOSS IN POWER BRAKING ASSIST MAY INCREASE THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy: BMW WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND DEALERS WILL REPAIR THE VEHICLES FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON NOVEMBER 24, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT BMW AT 1-800-525-7417.
Canadian recalls (5)
Show 5 Canadian recalls
Structure
2017-05-19 · campaign 2017-268
On certain vehicles equipped with the Comfort Access or Comfort Access in combination with the Soft Close Automatic door latching system options, the doors may not latch correctly. As a result, doors which appear to be latched could unlatch while driving. This could increase the risk of injury to a vehicle occupant seated next to the door, or result in damage to property. Correction: Dealers will remove the cams from the door locks and reprogram the Comfort Access System as necessary.
Powertrain
2012-10-17 · campaign 2012-350
On certain vehicles equipped with the Comfort Access option, if the driver depresses the start-stop button multiple times in rapid succession, the transmission could shift to Neutral (N) instead of Park (P). If the driver leaves the vehicle without engaging the parking brake, a sufficient slope could cause the vehicle to roll away. A rollaway vehicle could strike another vehicle, stationary object, or a bystander, causing property damage and/or personal injury. Correction: Dealers will reprogram the Central Gateway Control Module with updated software.
Other
2012-10-17 · campaign 2012-352 · 416 vehicles
On certain vehicles equipped with the Soft Close Automatic, as well as the Comfort Access option, the doors may not latch correctly. Should a door open while the vehicle is underway, an unbelted occupant could fall from the vehicle and sustain personal injury. Correction: Dealers will reprogram the Car Access System Control Module with updated software.
Brakes
2010-10-01 · campaign 2010-328
On certain vehicles, a check valve in the brake vacuum pump may leak a small amount of lubricating oil. Over time, this could result in contamination of the brake booster. Loss of brake power assist could occur which, in conjunction with traffic, road conditions, and driver's reactions, could increase the risk of a crash causing property damage and/or personal injury. Correction: Dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace the brake booster and master cylinder. Additionally, the brake vacuum line (including the check valve) will be replaced to eliminate the possibility of oil reaching the brake booster.
Seats and restraints
2008-08-26 · campaign 2008-307
On certain vehicles, the front passenger seat occupant detection mat can fatigue during field usage depending on the seat configuration, vehicle geometry, manner and frequency of front passenger entry/exit. Over time micro cracks could develop in the side flanks of the mat, which could lead to a break of the conductive path and the system will recognize a failure and with exception of head protection system the front passenger air bag will be deactivated. The airbag On/Off lamp will be illuminated to make the occupants aware of the deactivation. Correction: The occupant detection mat will be granted a warranty extension of 10 years.
Owner complaints (4)
Owners filed 4 complaints with NHTSA about the 2005 BMW 7 Series (1 crashes reported). Among 17 model years of this model, it ranks #7 for the most complaints (median 3).
| Most-reported problem | Complaints | |
|---|
| Service brakes, hydraulic | 1 | |
| Engine | 1 | |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 1 | |
| Power train | 1 | |
| Vehicle speed control | 1 | |
| Electronic stability control (esc) | 1 | |
| Air bags | 1 | |
Crash test ratings
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings for the 2005 BMW 7 Series.
| Version | Overall | Frontal | Side | Rollover |
|---|
| 2005 BMW 7 Series 4-DR w/SAB | – | – | – | – |
Fuel economy
EPA ratings for each 2005 BMW 7 Series version.
| Version | City MPG | Highway MPG | Combined | Yearly fuel cost |
|---|
| 745i 4.4 L Automatic (S6) | 16 | 24 | 19 | $4,350 |
| 745li 4.4 L Automatic (S6) | 16 | 24 | 19 | $4,350 |
| 760i 6.0 L Automatic (S6) | 13 | 21 | 16 | $5,150 |
| 760li 6.0 L Automatic (S6) | 13 | 21 | 16 | $5,150 |
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